Care to share when did you decide to go out on your own and the reasons why?Originally posted by DailyFreeGames.com:I'm from the IT industry, so far I'm taking the entrepreneur route and so far so good, I love doing what I am doing and my time is extremely flexible. I'm also studying part time, so hoping to get my Ph.D before 30, it's a backup plan for me in case things don't work out. There are a few people whom I have to take care and knowing the kind of risk that I am in, I don't want to drag them down with me in case things go bad. I'm 27 now by the way.
Originally posted by :Noiseology got many peeps want to sell their backside - they oso entrepreneurs anot har......?![]()
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I can barely remember when is the actual date that I started, because I began doing things even from a tender age, if that counts as entreprenuership. I made simple drawings and sold them to my classmates, and then later on, I started building websites, and then it was only recently my hobby was able to support both me and my gf's lifestyle and paying off all the bills and school fees. My school fees alone costs $1k/month. The date doesn't really matter to me, every step is an experience, along the way I faced plenty of critics but I followed my heart, I'm extremely driven. And the reasons why, it's not for money, partly perhaps but mostly it's because of my passion. I love doing things that I enjoy doing and the money is just bonus, and the time flexibility is great, I wake up in the afternoon and go shopping and then come back to do my work.Originally posted by John Wong:Care to share when did you decide to go out on your own and the reasons why?
That's exactly the same reason why I want to start my own business as well... Not for the money, but for my interests, flexibility of time and just that I can't stand a normal 8 to 5 desk job.. heh... But its been hard trying to get a startup going... been at this for a few months and my site's still not done yet... Sometimes it does get a bit discouraging...Originally posted by DailyFreeGames.com:I can barely remember when is the actual date that I started, because I began doing things even from a tender age, if that counts as entreprenuership. I made simple drawings and sold them to my classmates, and then later on, I started building websites, and then it was only recently my hobby was able to support both me and my gf's lifestyle and paying off all the bills and school fees. My school fees alone costs $1k/month. The date doesn't really matter to me, every step is an experience, along the way I faced plenty of critics but I followed my heart, I'm extremely driven. And the reasons why, it's not for money, partly perhaps but mostly it's because of my passion. I love doing things that I enjoy doing and the money is just bonus, and the time flexibility is great, I wake up in the afternoon and go shopping and then come back to do my work.
Note:Originally posted by kengkia:hoho...i looked into this new forum and see a lot of peeps here saying setting up website all these....what is the nature of the sites..what u guys are mainly selling?![]()
Actually you can..It just that whether you wanna go for it.. Don't let the opportunity go.. Once you've missed it, you'll ask yourself: "Why did i missed it when the opportunity comes?"..Originally posted by risou:so, who are the would-be entrepreneurs?
i know it's not easy to succeed but i dont really see the opportunities coming along...
I'm sure your family and friends will stand by you.Originally posted by newforumer:I am an enterprenueur, and has been one for almost 3 year. Life is no easy, and most of time it is a lonely journey. There is a lot of problem that need to faced, and most of the time is related to sales, and cash flow.
I think other might have a easy route, if one have all the "things" and "quality" straighten out.
Starting out because of passion in my trade, and never really consider about thing on how to acquire customer, marketing, and networking. I thought can rely on existing contact, but it doesn't really turn out that well. Along the way, luck play a part in getting to closed some "big" deal, and some "gui ren" render some help. Now still struggle. Journey not easy. Really need investment to reach the next step.
I'm sure your family and friends will stand by you.unfortunately, in SG, the concept of entrepreneurship is often seen as laughable by almost everyone until the day you get your big break, and then they won't be laughing or jeering at you anymore.
most uni students in fact if are doing it either on their own or part of their project work either in CCA or School project..Originally posted by Nikar2:unfortunately, in SG, the concept of entrepreneurship is often seen as laughable by almost everyone until the day you get your big break, and then they won't be laughing or jeering at you anymore.
to them, you'll be classified in the same category as those Singapore Idol and Project Superstar hopefuls, losers and "day-dreamers".
i really salute everyone who dares to strike out, especially in SG.